This stick is probably 1960's to 70's -- it is 45 inches tall and has character faces incribed at most branch attachments and irregularities -- it looks like a scrimshaw type technique where the face has been scratched in and darkened -- the various faces are charmingly inocently rendered, but I think too well done to be a child's work --- the tip and top both have the classic SMILEY FACE of the 60's -- please check the photos

BY ALL - LITE of Chicago -- the plastic lamp is modeled after the beacon of a skyscraper -- cream plastic top -( I just noticed a like in the cream plastic -- it is about 3 inches long --straight and doesn't seem to come to the surface -- maybe in the making, maybe an age line -- but I definately want to mention it) - mottled peach / brown marble plastic bottom -- 26 1/2 inches tall -- base has red and black on / off buttons -- one flourescent bulb --- please check the photos and feel free t ...click for details

INCREDIBLE COLORS -- sorry they don't show up in the photos --- pale shades of blue, greens, mauves, deeper shades of purple, aquamarine, browns, and yellows --- Picasso influence --- super condition with some IN THE MAKING bubbles and few lines --this is to be expected in a piece this size and era --the 6 X 12 plaque is inset into a 10 X 16 walnut board ---- great with mid century modern or Scandinavian modern --- Label on the back for the 1965 Akron Art Institute Spring Show --- signed CO ...click for details

THIS LOOKS LIKE IT WAS USED BY THE JETSONS -- OR A MINIATURE JETSON BUS !!! Fabulous sterling silver with small areas of green enamel on the antenna looking handle --- inside is a black ceramic dish for the butter ( to put in the fridge to keep the butter cool) - marked TOWLE STERLING -- the condition is pristine -- it's from a Connecticut estate - An example of this same piece is in the Jewel Stern Collection of Modernist American Silver in the Dallas Museum of Art - please check the photos

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS -- even used as background for graphics or lamp shades this paper is unbelievable !!! It was for the local estate of the former Ambassador to Japan right after WW II -- it is super thin slices of various corks applied to gilt paper -- the warm earth tones and antique gold are very attractive -- there are 2 double rolls -- one is in the original shipping packaging -- the other is unwrapped and has a few inches of roughness -- the wallpaper store that sold this in the 60's ...click for details

Probably more celluloid - but bakelite with a small B -- whatever plastics were used, the design of this ring is extra special -- 5 colors !! gold plastic! The body of the ring is red, brown & black -- the top is black, white & metalic gold --- the top measures about 1/2 X 5/8 inch -- ring size about 10 1/2 -- don't miss this ring !! - Mid 20th century

excellent example of this kind of prison art! -- the body of the ring is deep blue with a white stripe -- the top is black with a copper circle inset --the top measures about 1/2 X 9/16 inch -- ring size about 9 1/4 -- all in excellent condition -- this type of ring is mid 20th century

WHAT A WONDERFUL MODEL !!! I'D LOVE THIS HOUSE MYSELF!!! The roof comes off to show a well detailed interior with moving shoji -- the outside is exquisitely done -- back yard has attached out house !! -- LOTS OF DETAIL!!!! The base is about 12 X 14 inches -- about 10 inches tall -- I put on lots of pictures -- please take a look!!! I think it's around the 30's, but could be earlier